Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
38531
There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
38532
I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
90611
No. I have washed the coverlet and shams and put them in the dryer. They came out perfect.
1661731
Yes..substitute X-O for your detergent, use full strength. All the ingredients are pure,,I have sprayed on my hands to eliminate odors. For really difficult, set in odors, someone suggested to add Cup of Oxiclean, along with X-O. For blankets that I used other detergents on and smell was set in, I washed two times and odor came out completely.
972261
No, not at all. I have had the comforter approx 1 year and I love it. It is much less smelly than the down comforters I have bought and I am very sensitive to smell, ask my husband. We are now looking into buying a wool mattress topper and replacing another comforter with wool.
1092840
No, it is soft and I am very pleased after all this time it does not smell.
729853
If there was, I didn't notice it. We use them for our rentals and I haven't noticed any odors from them since we bought them months ago. If there is an odor, you can just wash it before you use it.
1220419
Hand wash only (if at all). I put ours into the washing machine (fine wash program), because our daughter threw up on it - it was shrunk and uggly afterwards. The initial wool / barn-like smell did not bother my daughter at all, though. Of course, I put a pillow case around it, but this didn't cover the smell. She liked it until the day it died in the washer...
264688
In the washer. We've had this blanket for a year now and love it! It washes and dries easily like a regular blanket. Did I say I love it? ;)
33989
I just use a damp cloth to wipe my infarredsauna blanket with and it seems to work fine ,There is no odor that lingers ..I hope this is helpful .....Arlyne
942916
Packaging states DRY CLEAN OR SPOT CLEAN WITH A DAMP CLOTH ONLY. We have not tried to do either as the blanket has only been used a few times.
540590
Not at all. it hardly has any smell to it at all and what little there is does not cling. If you are concerned, use another soap or body wash after using this. It will get rid of anything that may have been left behind.
1853697
Yes. The plug is at the base of the blanket. Once you unlock/unplug the attachment cord it is safe to wash. The washing instructions are in close proximity to the attachment. It states: do not dry clean or bleach. Pre soak for 15 mins in mild soap and cold water on a slow cycle for 2 mins. It's best to dry thrown over 2 parallel lines. Do NOT use close pins.
1853696
Yes, the cord can be disconnected from bottom so blanket can be washed. Directions say machine wash, although I haven't yet washed mine.
313302
Ours didn't, but the directions said to wash before first use and I did, maybe that cleaned any chemical smell that might have been there.
38657
I have only washed the blanket once since I bought it. There was some lint in the lint basket after I dried the blanket.
1578382
I never noticed any smell when I received it. I have had it over a year now and after washing it yesterday I checked and it smells like my laundry soap. I would give it a wash that should work.
2198826
No. I clean mine every other week with soap and water and let it dry outside to air out. But no, no smell from the crate.